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    Kunzea ericoides

    Also Known As

    • Leptospermum ericoides
    • Leptospermum phylicoides
    • Australian Tea Tree
    • Burgan

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-12'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Kunzea ericoides plant details

    Kunzea ericoides is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kunzea ericoides

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: floriferous, fragrant foliage, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kunzea ericoides

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Kunzea ericoides plant

    How to Grow Kunzea ericoides

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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